Easter Week in Jerez de los Caballeros

During the week you can see processions (parades with religious sculptures) along the streets of the historic centre. It begins on Palm Sunday with the procession of the Borriquita. ...

Easter Week in León

León’s Easter traditions date from the 16th century. Over 10 days, the 16 hermandades (lay brotherhoods) organise about 30 processions, as well as musical rituals, concerts, and special sermons. Around 16,000 lay brothers take part in these events, which draw huge crowds of locals and visitors. ...

Easter Week in Cadiz

Easter Week in Sahagún

It is renowned for the magnificent figures paraded, but most importantly for the popular procession led by the only Brotherhood of Jesús of Nazareth in the area. One highly anticipated moment is the Sunday before Palm Sunday (known as “Domingo Tortillero” as it was customary to snack on tortillas in the countryside), when the right to carry ...

Easter week in Granada

On the night of Holy Wednesday it is the turn of the Cristo de los Gitanos, a spectacular and moving sight thanks to the huge fires lit in the caves and homes of Sacromonte. On Holy Thursday the procession of the Cristo de Silencio takes place, the silence broken only by the sound of the drums. ...

Canary Islands International Jazz and More Festival

The programme includes performances from musicians who range from promising newcomers to leading national and international figures. The event also includes seminars, master classes and jam sessions.

Santander International Festival

Dance, theatre, music, ballet, opera and recitals in their most traditional, but also their most avant-garde and innovative versions, make up the programme. 30 days in which churches, gardens, palaces and even caves are the stages for some of the most significant artists from different spheres of the performing arts from around the world.

Cáceres Classical Theatre Festival

This event aims to showcase quality products and performances of the best classical texts with prestigious companies on the contemporary dramatic scene, and highlight the conjunction between Golden Age theatre, music and dance. ...

Farmers' Market: last Monday of October in Gernika

The stars are the “baserritarras” (farmers) and their products, displayed on some 900 stalls placed along central streets such as San Juan Ibarra, Paseleku, Artekale and Juan Calzada. The crowd-pleasers include contests in various categories such as vegetables, fruits, flowers, cheeses, txakoli and honey. ...

Pingüinos. International Winter Motorcycle Rally

It is a gathering of motorcycle lovers from different countries. In addition to motorcycle trips to different locations in the region, there are gigs, the New Year's Eve and Pingüinero New Year parties, and the presentation of the Pingüino awards. ...

Cordoba Guitar Festival

Two different, yet complementary areas are represented during the event. On one side there is an educational part, with courses on guitar-making, as well as classical, flamenco and medieval guitar, and finally, composition. On the other side are the concerts and shows. ...

Hita medieval festival

The Festival includes various period events, starting with the theatre performance that takes place in the ruins of the Church of San Pedro, where adaptations of great works of medieval literature are brought to life, such as The Book of Good Love by Juan Ruiz, the famous Archpriest of Hita. ...

Corpus Christi in San Cristóbal de La Laguna (Tenerife)

The celebration is also known as the 'flower festival', as the citizens decorate the streets with carpets made out of petals, shrubs, plants and heather. Although there are references dating from the late 15th century which mention the celebration of the Corpus Christi in the town, the tradition of decorating the streets with carpets of ...

Horror and Fantasy Film Festival

The Horror and Fantasy Film Festival features an official section, a short film section and a section on children’s films. Awards are given by the Public, the International Jury and the Young Jury, as well as a nomination for the “Méliès d’Or” prize for Best European Short Fantasy Film of the year. ...

“Noche blanca” all night flamenco

The theme of the festival is the brotherhood of cultures, so great masters of singing and dancing are featured in the programme alongside acts from Japan and Portugal, as well as traditional Andalusian music and the sounds of the Sephardic culture. ...

La Mar de Músicas Festival

The festival focuses on folk music from all over the world and, over the course of a month, the town becomes a major festive forum. All kinds of art forms are welcomed at this event. Some 50 groups and solo artists perform on the different stages prepared for the festival. ...

Masaveu Collection. Spanish art of the 20th century. From Picasso to Barceló

Without a doubt, this is a unique opportunity to contemplate a complete account of all the artistic movements of the 20th century through their protagonists. The tour ends with a room dedicated to works on paper, with collections of drawings and photographs, which will be rotated from time to time due to conservation needs.

Festival of Granada

The programme includes several different musical genres, each on a different stage: concerts by large symphony orchestras in the Palace of Charles V; dance and ballet in the outdoor theatre in the Generalife gardens; recitals, in the Patio de los Arrayanes, in the Alhambra; morning concerts in Granada’s churches and historic buildings, and ...

Exhibition: World Press Photo (Barcelona)

There are four main categories in the awards: individual (single image), photo essay (4-10 photos that tell a story), long-term project (24-30 photos from three years) and open format (photos taken with innovative and non-traditional methods). ...

Jarramplas

“Jarramplas” is a character wearing a jacket, from which lots of multicoloured ribbons hang, and a conical mask with two horns and a giant nose. He traditionally runs around the streets of Piornal playing a little drum. The character takes part in the procession as a punishment as he represents a cattle rustler. ...

Athletics: Ultra Montaña Palentina

A first-class challenge for participants, with more than 9,000 metres of accumulated incline, 70 kilometres long and a climb to peaks of over 2,400 metres high. Also, as a spectator, you can visit the beautiful natural environment like the Curavacas and Espigüete peaks and their surroundings. ...

The Almond Blossom Festival in Tejeda

Moors and Christians Festival, Bocairent

The first week of February, Bocairent, in Valencia, celebrates its festival of Moors and Christians in honour of its patron saint, San Blas. It is one of the oldest Moors and Christians festivals celebrated in Spain. ...

Jazz Tardor. Lleida International Jazz Festival

The event has a varied programme, combining great names of the moment with up-and-coming figures in the world of jazz. Concerts are held on different stages around the city, making Lleida a point of reference for jazz lovers, as well as for promoters and professionals in this musical genre.